Proton To Export 3,000 Cars To Indonesia For Taxi Fleet TEAMCAR - Ailing Malaysian car maker Proton is reported to be planning to export 3,000 units of its Wira models to Indonesia for use as taxi fleets in an effort to increase sales.
Dwi Sasetia, director of Proton's Indonesian subsidiary, said Sunday the units would be delivered to several cities in Indonesia.

Dwi told Bernama News Agency, "It is a big vote of confidence in Proton cars by Indonesia's taxi drivers because taxis need to be tough and reliable to keep running round the clock on the busy streets."

He said the bad road conditions in many Indonesian streets are causing trouble for most taxi operators there.

He adds, "So when owners evaluate vehicles to replace their taxi fleet, they make sure they get cars that can take the beating of Indonesia's streets.

"The Proton Wira is a natural choice given the length of time the model has been on Malaysia's own roads, which has similar weather conditions to Indonesia."

He admits the fresh order from Indonesia's taxi operators were a welcome move because it would boost Proton's sales which have been on the decline.

"With the increase in fuel prices here in Indonesia, Proton's vehicles offer an attractive business proposition with fuel efficiency," he said.  ¶ 2:01 PM